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France defeats Sweden 3-0 in World Cup round of 16

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

France defeats Sweden 3-0 in World Cup round of 16

Summary

France secured a place in the World Cup round of 16 with a 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, bringing his tournament total to six goals. Bradley Barcola added a third goal as France showcased a dominant performance. The team will face Paraguay next on Saturday, as they aim for a place in the quarter-finals.

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Key Details

•France beats Sweden 3-0 in World Cup round of 16
•Kylian Mbappe scores two goals
•Bradley Barcola adds another goal for France
•Next match against Paraguay on Saturday
•Didier Deschamps returns to the touchline

What they're saying

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Kylian Mbappe helped book France's place in the World Cup round of 16 by taking his tournament total to six goals in a slick 3-0 victory over Sweden.
— Sky Sports

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